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Winery of the Week: Sol Rouge - Lake County

At Sol Rouge winery, they have a special affinity with Rhone grape varieties. Cultivating fruit from the unique terroir of Lake County in northern California, winemaker Bryan Kane crafts small-production wines that showcase the special qualities of their vines. Here's what our tasting panel had to say about a handful of their current offerings:

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Sol Rouge 2012 Syrah
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Lake County, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
30-35

Review:
Aromas of cherries, raspberries, and plums mingle with traces of all-spice, leather, and cedar on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of plum and bramble fruit that unfold into nuances of smoked meat, spice, and clove on the palate. Dark concentrated fruit and rich tannins make this a fine bottle to pair with tri-tip. 175 cases produced.
Rating: 90

Sol Rouge 2012 Mourvedre
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): 100% Mourvedre
Region: Lake County, Ca

Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
Notes of bramble fruit, cherry, and plum come together with nuances of earth and vanilla on the nose. With a sip, flavors of raspberries, cherries, and blackberries blend with whispers of baking spice and smoked meat. Smooth tannins and bright flavors make this a very approachable wine.
Rating: 89

Sol Rouge 2012 Petite Sirah
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Lake County, Ca

Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a

Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
30-35

Review:
A bouquet of blueberries, plums, black cherries, and sweet spice rises up from a glass. The palate delivers flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry along with allusions of camp fire oak, clove, and dusty earth. Dark and concentrated, pair a bottle with BBQ ribs. 75 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Sol Rouge 2013 Viognier
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Lake County, Ca

Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a

Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
30-35

Review:
Blossoms and minerals on the nose. Notes of ripe peach, dried apricot, and crisp pear interweave with traces of orange blossoms and honey on the palate. A welcoming acidity and a round, chalky mouth-feel, make this wine well suited for grilled swordfish. 100 cases were made.
Rating: 88

Sol Rouge 2013 "Gypsy Blanc" Blend
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): Marsanne, Roussanne, & Viognier
Region: Lake County, Ca

Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a

Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
Fragrances of stone fruits, tropical fruits, and orange blossoms greet the senses. The palate shows flavors of ripe peach, passion fruit, and apricot that unfold into suggestions of honey, white blossoms, and minerals. With a pleasant acidity and lush mouth-feel, fans of white Rhone-style blends ought to try a bottle. 150 cases produced.
Rating: 89

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Note: Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their peak quality but will do so over the next few years

By Jason Barlow

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

 

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